Acquisitions - August 2016

[Darkbulb]

Received two vintage butterscotch brushes - one Kent and one Culmak - both seemingly unused and with surprisingly nice knots (soft tips and great backbone).

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[Gordy]

Do you have many new brushes @Darkbulb or do you prefer vintage like myself and razors?

 

[Darkbulb]

Do you have many new brushes @Darkbulb or do you prefer vintage like myself and razors?

I have mostly vintage brushes - a) I like the 'history' and look and b) well, they are often available at a more affordable price
I have also found some of these older brushes to have absolutely stellar knots.

 

[Gordy]

Ever do a group shot.........or would that entail a panoramic telephoto lens?

 

[Darkbulb]

Ever do a group shot.........or would that entail a panoramic telephoto lens?

Maybe, we'll see

 

[Gordy]

I think it's fantastic to see this history looked after. Really enjoyed the whole interaction with Kent. Nice to see.

 

[Redd]

Yesterday I finally went somewhere (Swindon) with a Savers and bought some Blue Stratos AS & deodorant. I held back from the Hai Karate as the women at work have only so much self control.

 

[pjgh]

'50s British Ever Ready in blue bakelite case with period Star blades:

 

[Northam Saint]

A shopping trip to Gunwharf @ Portsmouth and I have these two.

Moroccan Myrrh £15.30 from £22, lovely wooden soap dish.

Melvita balm £9.95 half price in L'Occataine

 

[ESBrushmaker]

I'm expecting this re-scaled 7/8 Solingen blade to arrive by mid-week. I'm somewhat excited.

 

[Looney12345]

I'm expecting this re-scaled 7/8 Solingen blade to arrive by mid-week. I'm somewhat excited.

Pic doesn't seem to be working!

 

[ESBrushmaker]

Pic doesn't seem to be working!

I Noticed. It should be there now. Did a "cut & paste"

 

[Mrchick]

This morning was the monthly Antiques Fair. I went there looking for straight razors, but found a few other things I couldn't pass up. I already have a Razobrite, but the price was right.

Th Aristocrat should clean up nicely.

I'm thinking the Ever-Ready 1914 might be NOS. It is spotless and even has blades and instructions.

All of this for a great price. It was a good morning
I'm learning to be more discriminating on the straight razors. There were many of them, but most had too much hone wear.

 

[Gordy]

Congratulations @Mrchick, I dream of finding a 1914 like that someday!

 

[Gordy]

I'm expecting this re-scaled 7/8 Solingen blade to arrive by mid-week. I'm somewhat excited.

Beautiful scales.